Timid
/tˈɪmɪd/
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Definition
(adj) Lacking in courage or confidence.
Sentence Examples
Generally speaking, we Japanese are a little too timid in speaking foreign languages.
New hires who just joined the company do everything in this timid manner.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The small kitten was very ____ at first and spent most of the morning hiding under the couch in the living room today.